Sermons on The Meaning Of Easter:

Seven Pm, Easter, 29 Ad

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

We can draw from the appearance of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room on Resurrection Sunday four applications of Easter: peace, joy, hope, and mission.

Seven PM, Easter, 29 A.D. Luke 24:33-48 Introduction It was Easter Sunday for the Ibuga Christians of Western Tanzania. In one village, a large crowd had gathered to worship. Many came out of curiosity to hear about a God who conquered death. While they were singing and praising God, they didn't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen Jesus "Easter Sunrise Sermon"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 29, 2013

This is a Easter Sunrise sermon that looks at the idea that nothing can take jesus away from a true disciple.

John 20:1-21 The Message (MSG) Resurrection! 20 1-2 Early in the morning on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone was moved away from the entrance. She ran at once to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Easter Though The Eyes Of Barabbas

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 14, 2022

One can only imagine the shock and awe experienced by Barabbas. He was guilty of every charge. He is on death row awaiting execution, then the surprise come. “You are free to go! All can be saved, all need to be saved, and all can be saved to the uttermost!

Sermon – Seeing Easter Though the Eyes of Barabbas Luke 23:13-25 New Living Translation 13 Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, 14 and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Easter - They Didn't Understand

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming An Eternal Example

Contributed by David Watters on Mar 18, 2005

During Holy Week, Jesus recapped His ministry of three years for His Disciples. Looking at Holy Week helps each of us know what becoming an Eternal Example really means.

Sermon: Becoming an Eternal Example Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-11 Good morning. This is a day the Lord hath made, let us be glad and rejoice in it…Amen?…Amen. Well, what have you been thinking about this week? I’m sure we all have had to deal with trying to make our incomes stretch to meet the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 3, 2018

What did Jesus mean when he told Thomas "I am the way, the truth and life?" There is but one way to have a relationship with God the Father in heaven and that is through Jesus, His Son.

The Way, Truth and Life John 14:6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Can you imagine what it must have been like to be one of the disciples and hear the final words of Christ? After having witnessed Jesus walk on water, heal the sick and bring the dead back to life the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (1) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

Remember Jesus on Easter and all the things that happened.

ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (1) Matthew 27:51-28:6; 2 Timothy 2:8 I. REMEMBER THE IMMEDIATE RESULT OF HIS DEATH. 1. The veil in the temple was rent; Matt. 27:51. At that moment the curtain in the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

REMEMBER HIS APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. REMEMBER HIS RESURRECTION WAS FOR A PURPOSE

ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (2) MARK 16:9-20; II TIMOTHY 2:8 9 It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and found the disciples, who were grieving and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - It's All About You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 26, 2002

Easter is not about bunnies, chocolate or eggs. It’s about forgiveness, hope and new life. It’s all about you!

Today is Easter Sunday. Easter may represent many different things to you. For some Easter is all about the Easter bunny, chocolate and eggs. For others it is a day that you are expected to be in church. You know it’s about the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately though, It’s All About You!!! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - Fact Or Fiction? The Cure For Doubt

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 28, 2002

Thomas doubted. We doubted. What’s the cure?

John 20:19-31: Easter – Fact of Fiction? The cure for doubt. “The Easter story is nothing but a myth,” Tom’s high school teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break. “Jesus not only didn’t rise from the grave,” he continued, “but there’s no God in heaven who would allow his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Whats The Big Deal About Easter?

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

Explains why Easter changes everything

-------Easter changes everything Black Friday to Good Friday ordinary grave to the empty tomb weeping women-to the first messengers of the goodnews peter-to the man who preached at Pentecost Doubting Thomas-my lord and my god Sabbath-to Lords day fearful disciples to 11 men who changed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

Third Sunday After Easter, 2001

Contributed by Roger Hartline on May 5, 2001

Submission and redemption in 1 Peter

The Third Sunday After Easter, 2001 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! The entire first epistle of Peter is an exhortation to fully share in the sufferings of Christ. Or maybe, more correctly, to rejoice in sharing the suffering of Christ. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Behind The Scenes Of The First Easter Sunday

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 18, 2004

Behind the scenes, the picture is not pretty, the first church, on the first Easter Sunday was not celebrating, they were scared spitless, do you identify with that?

Behind the scenes of the first Easter Sunday Here we are the Sunday after Easter Sunday. What should we do as Christian believers? The fact is Christ is raised from the dead. But I wonder has the message of Easter gotten thru? I wonder if this message is really truly applied by believers? Have we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life After Easter: Bewildered Or Bewondered?

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Apr 2, 2005

After the resurrection, the followers of Jesus were in a harried state. Some of them were on the run, others were simply trying to make sense of what had happened. In the midst of our life circumstances, how does the Resurrected Christ make himself real

Opener: I hope you had a bad Easter….I know you think I should be saying “I hope you had a good Easter”…but for today’s sermon, it might be better for you if you had a bad Easter. Because when you think back to the first Easter, the disciples weren’t gathering together early on Sunday, excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist